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  Nowadays, there are tests and screenings for nearly every condition, or so it may seem to Texas patients who must undergo these types of testing. For an expecting mother, there are also many different types of tests that must be taken to ensure fetal health and monitor the pregnancy. When done properly and…

  Many expecting mothers and their families carefully choose their OB/GYN, often long before the due date is even put down on the calendar. Patients will look at a physician’s reviews, reputation in the community and any past personal experiences with the doctor before making any final decisions. What some patients may not realize…

  When parents are expecting, both mothers and fathers will sometimes delve into the literature regarding pregnancy, birth and child development. It’s natural to want to understand the processes that lead to a healthy son or daughter, especially if it is a first child and the parents are understandably a bit nervous. One topic…

  In birth injury cases, it can sometimes take years for a civil case to reach its conclusion. For parents of children affected by such injuries, however, the waiting can be well worth it, as the compensation is often desperately needed. At times, birth injuries can result in permanent disability, which translates into the…

  Most Texas residents understand that if a loved one is killed due to medical negligence, it is crucial to understand and prove the case to recover compensation. With malpractice cases often being highly complex, and with Texas having an ever-changing legal and medical landscape, a law firm’s combined years of experience among its…

  While most Texas parents are probably not medical professionals, many still understand that any injury to the head is likely to be more dangerous than other types of injuries. The head and brain are very delicate parts of the body and, unlike injuries to an arm or a leg, such an injury has…

  When OB/GYN negligence affects a mother or baby in Texas, the mother has the right to file a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice. A successful malpractice lawsuit not only holds a negligent physician accountable, it can also potentially prevent the same mistake from happening again. In addition, a malpractice suit may allow those hurt…

  Many Texans, including some expecting mothers, assume that birth injuries and birth defects are one and the same. In fact, birth injuries differ from birth defects, although both can cause serious injury to a fetus or newborn. Either type of damage can lead to significant medical expenses and the need for long-term care.

  Technology has made the journey from conception to birth safer, as well as more interesting, for Texas parents. These days, expecting mothers and fathers can track their baby’s progress in the womb and even view the developing baby’s face through a 4-D ultrasound. Thanks to prenatal genetic testing, it’s also possible for parents…

  The words “ectopic pregnancy” are often enough to strike fear in the heart of any expecting mother in Texas. While, fortunately, this type of severe pregnancy complication is rare, it can be extremely dangerous and even life-altering for the mother. Unfortunately, ectopic pregnancies cannot be continued, but along the way, they can cause…